Day trip to Materuni Waterfall near Moshi

Materuni Waterfall is known as Nambe Waterfall locally, which means ‘first-born’. It has this name as it is the first waterfall that comes from the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. However, for location purposes, this waterfall is known as Materuni, which is the name of the village it is in.

Materuni Waterfall is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Kilimanjaro region, Materuni waterfall is 80 meters in height surrounded by lush rainforest. The beautiful path leading to Materuni Waterfall is located 2500m above sea level It crosses valleys and hills covered by tropical rainforest.

Highlights

• Hike to the magnificent waterfalls 
• Coffee experience 
• Meet local families and try cooking Tanzanian dishes.

What to pack

• Hiking boots.
• Raincoats.
• long trouser (safari wear).
• Sunglasses.
• Walking sticks
• Lunch box
• Mineral water

Important information

This waterfall is located near the Kilimanjaro area and it will take you 2 hours from Arusha town but it’s worth the drive and every single penny.